Job ApplicationsJob ApplicationsMs. Turner

Purpose of Job ApplicationPurpose of Job ApplicationTo be hired for a jobStandardized way for employers

to obtain information

Goal Goal To get an interview!

Be Prepared!Be Prepared!Take with you:

◦Resume◦SS card◦Driver’s license◦Lists of addresses of previous

employers◦Salaries from previous jobs◦References (names, addresses, and

contact info)◦Can’t have too much info

NEVER LieNEVER LieNever, ever, ever lie on your

application!You will not be hiredYou will be fired if they find out

after you have been hired

READ and FOLLOW READ and FOLLOW Instructions!Instructions!Read entire application first, B4

you start completing itWrite neatly, black or blue ink

only!Don’t fold, bend, crinkle, or

anything else to the application

Education and ExperienceEducation and ExperienceTailor it to the job for which you

are applyingGive details of skills and

experiences that make you stand out

Goal: to look the most qualified for the position

NO BlanksNO BlanksNEVER leave any blanksWrite “Not applicable” or “n/a” if

a question does not apply to youNEVER write “see resume”

Negative InformationNegative InformationDo not offer negative information

unless they ask for it!If you were fired or downsized,

you could put “job ended” then explain in the interview.

Remember your goal: To get an interview!

SalarySalaryDo not include a preferred or

starting salary This question is used as a

screening methodUse “open” or “negotiable”

ReferencesReferencesAlways provide referencesAlways ask your references firstProfessional references are best,

but it is okay to use a mix of professional and character

Connection to ResumeConnection to ResumeBe consistent

◦Dates◦Titles◦Names◦Etc

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Follow upFollow upIf you do not hear from employer

within 1 week, contact them! Ask for an interviewAsk them to keep your

application on file

Good Luck!Good Luck!

For more information, go to

http://www.quintcareers.com/job_applications.html